MamaOnAMission Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 can you tell from a cat scan if the sinus infection in a fungal infections? Also...my girl is on bactrim and doryx. My child tested possitive for fungal/mold on MOAT test. He wants to put her on Amphotecerin B. Do you happen to know if a doctor would just add the ampho. for sinus/fungal to the anitbiotic that is making her congested or do you think they will have me stop the anibiotic that is causing the problem. Not sure if this bactrim/doryx is helping but i am not ready to stop in, since she is a bit calmer. Not much but every little bit helps. Please give me your opion. I talk to ENT and S. Smith on tuesday but I have a heard time waiting and would like your feed back. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimballot Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 can you tell from a cat scan if the sinus infection in a fungal infections? Also...my girl is on bactrim and doryx. My child tested possitive for fungal/mold on MOAT test. He wants to put her on Amphotecerin B. Do you happen to know if a doctor would just add the ampho. for sinus/fungal to the anitbiotic that is making her congested or do you think they will have me stop the anibiotic that is causing the problem. Not sure if this bactrim/doryx is helping but i am not ready to stop in, since she is a bit calmer. Not much but every little bit helps. Please give me your opion. I talk to ENT and S. Smith on tuesday but I have a heard time waiting and would like your feed back. Thanks! 1. No- I don't believe you can tell the cause of the sinus infection on a CAT scan - you can just see that it is an infection. If the infection is in the maxillary sinus they may be able to swab it and test it. If it is in the ethmoid or frontal sinus they will probably be guessing at best unless there is surgery. 2. The bactrim and doryx are being used for her lyme/Bartnella - correct? I doubt any doctor would want to take her off of these unless they decide on another treatment for the lyme/bart. If they take her off, they would probably put her on another antiobiotic and I don't think that will be any better for fungal issues. 3. What doctor is prescribing the bactrim / doxy (scott smith?) and what doctor wants to put her on the amphotericin B (ENT?)? I've not seen anyone on amphotericin B on this board before, but I may have missed it. Most kids go on diflucan if fungal sinusitis is suspected. I will be interested to hear how amphotericin B goes. From what I have heard, you are in good hands with Scott, so I suspect your phone call to him will give you some peace of mind. Also, remember to try ibuprofen for inflammation and mucinex for congestion - short term, and use lots of probiotics- long term. Good bacteria probiotics (such as acedophilus) need to be given a couple of hours away from antibiotics, and good yeast (such as Saccharomyces boulardii) need to be given a few hours away from antifungals. Don't forget - lots of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaOnAMission Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) Yes. Bactrim and Doryx for lyme/Bartonella. Dr. J. is prescribing the antibiotics. S.Smith wants her on amphoceterin. He said it targets the fungus that she shows on MOAT test. I see ENT this Tuesday. Is musinex a spray and can I get it at walgreens? Thanks so much. Edited February 9, 2013 by Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philamom Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Mucinex is a expectorant that breaks up mucus/cough/congestion. You can buy at local drugstore in capsules, liquid, or granular packets (kids version). It does a great job at thinning mucus. With that said, I feel a little funny when using it. Same with my daughter. My husband has no problems with it. Given your daughter's sensitivity to most products, you may want to start at 1/2 the strength recommended for her age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimballot Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) Yes. Bactrim and Doryx for lyme/Bartonella. Dr. J. is prescribing the antibiotics. S.Smith wants her on amphoceterin. He said it targets the fungus that she shows on MOAT test. I see ENT this Tuesday. Is musinex a spray and can I get it at walgreens? Thanks so much. You are certainly in good hands with practitioners! Let us know how it goes with amphotericin. I agree with philamom re: starting slow with mucinex. Edited February 9, 2013 by kimballot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeny Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 I vaguely recall someone using amphotericin, maybe Ko's mom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaOnAMission Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 how do i reach KO's mom?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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